Embroidered buttonholes

It's been a while since we had a tutorial for a new stitch here, right? I thought it's time to revive this tradition and add some new names to the Stitch Library of this blog :) I sort of relaxed with the stitches' lessons since all the basic and most widely spread ones have already been covered. But there are so many fun stitches still left to explore, and frankly speaking, I haven't tried them myself yet, so it will be the first time for me too. The stitch we are going to look at today, is…

Embellish your buttonholes with this embroidery technique from Jennifer Stern.

Thank you to all of you who wrote about your favorite stitch this past week for the 2000 Likes on Facebook Giveaway. I loved hearing your descriptions of how certain stitches bring back sweet memor…

Embroider this design, carefully cut down the middle, and button up jackets, bags, and more! For a 1.5" button.

The buttonhole stitch strengthens the buttonhole and creates a tailored finish. Here's how to easily hand sew a buttonhole with this stitch.

M, 1848c, British; Cambric, embroidered. Fragment

~Spring~ into action without ~flinging~ out all your money.

Historical 18th Buttonholes Machine Embroidery Designs Set of 4 for hoop 4x4" in 2 sizes. Set of buttonholes in 2 sizes (13mm and 20mm) that can be added to other designs or used any place you need a buttonhole. These would look wonderful on a dressy blouse with vintage buttons. Paired with a tailored pant or skirt - so classy and unique. See photos for sizes.